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BN04 HCU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 126,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on front and rear suspension subframes

Pass 31 May 2011 101,278 miles

Engine & under body tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 101,278 miles

Engine & under body tray fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

plastic covering entire underbody panelling and both outer sill panels

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 74,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn low on inner edges. small cuts in sidewall nearside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre worn to limit.

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BN04 HCU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN04 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 HCU registered?

BN04 HCU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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